Aircraft Mechanic

StandardAero; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Bonus

Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid Time Off from day one

Quarterly Bonus opportunities

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic to join their dynamic team in Business Aviation. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career, whether you're transitioning from the military or have recently completed a technical program. You'll be involved in hands-on tasks such as engine removal, operational checks, and airframe troubleshooting while working in a state-of-the-art facility. With a commitment to skill development and continuous learning, this position promises a rewarding career path in a growing environment. Join a team that values your expertise and passion for aviation, and take your career to new heights!

Qualifications

• Active FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License required.
• Prior aviation training in military or technical school is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Remove and reinstall engines on turbofan and turboprop aircraft.
• Perform operational checks to ensure airworthiness.
• Inspect aircraft following OEM maintenance manuals.

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance

Engine Removal and Reinstallation

Operational Checks

Airframe Troubleshooting

Mechanical Problem Analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Aviation Associate’s Degree

Tools

Maintenance Manuals

Technical Manuals

Job description

This Aircraft Mechanic role is an excellent opportunity if you to kickstart your career in Business Aviation! Whether you are coming out of the military with aviation experience or you've just completed a technical school Aircraft Maintenance program, we encourage you to apply. This is your chance to bring your technical expertise, hands-on experience, and passion for aviation to a team that values skill, dedication, and continuous learning.

StandardAero Augusta is a Business Aviation MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) facility, specialized to support an extensive range of aircraft models, including renowned brands such as Falcon, Hawker, Challenger, Gulfstream, and Embraer. With a significant 80,500 sq ft expansion opening in August 2025, we’re doubling our footprint at AGS. Our facility focuses on 22 models of aircraft on the Airframe side, while our Engine Shop performs comprehensive overhauls on Honeywell HTF7000 and TFE731 engines, APUs (36-100, 36-150), and performs diagnostics in our state-of-the-art Test Cells.

What You Will Do:

• Engine Removal and Reinstallation: Remove and reinstall engines on turbofan and turboprop aircraft.
• Operational Checks and Engine Runs: Perform engine runs and operational checks to ensure airworthiness prior to departure.
• Aircraft Inspections: Inspect aircraft in accordance with OEM Light or Heavy Maintenance manuals.
• Component Evaluation: Assess removed components for serviceability and document any discrepancies (squawks), then reinstall and test after inspection.
• Airframe Troubleshooting and Repair: Troubleshoot and repair all airframe systems (e.g., hydraulics, landing gear), including performing fuel tank sealing when necessary.
• Work Documentation: Accurately document all completed work (sign-offs) in a clear and concise manner.
• Adherence to Regulatory Standards: Accomplish Service Bulletins, Repair Letters, and Airworthiness Directives as required.
• Manual Interpretation: Read and interpret maintenance manuals, blueprints, technical manuals, and schematic diagrams when needed.
• Mechanical Problem Analysis: Analyze mechanical issues, determine causes, and identify the best repair methods.
• System Testing and Repair: Test and repair/adjust engines, engine controls, propellers, landing gear, hydraulic systems, and flight controls.
• System Checks: Repair and inspect fuel, oil, oxygen, heating, cooling, and pressurization systems.

Basic Qualifications:

• Licenses: Active FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License - Required at time of hire.
• Technical Training: Prior Aviation Training (Military, Aeronautical Academy, Technical School, and/or an Aviation Associate’s Degree).
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, walk, bend, stretch, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.
• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting General Aviation, Corporate Aviation, or Military fixed-wing aircraft.
• Prior experience working in a mechanical capacity such as an automotive, assembly, or industrial technician.

Make Life Better

• Sign-on and Relocation Bonuses Available
• Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance
• 401(k) with a 5% company match, immediately vested
• Paid Time Off starting from day one
• Quarterly Bonus opportunities
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Career development and cross-training opportunities with corporate partners such as FlightSafety and CAE